Usklajevanje poklicnega in družinskega življenja staršev v velikih družinah

Derin, Teja (author), Mesec, Bojana (mentor)

Diplomska naloga raziskuje usklajevanje poklicnega in družinskega življenja staršev v velikih družinah. Navdih za raziskavo sem dobila na podlagi svojih osebnih izkušenj, saj prihajam iz velike družine in sem med študijem in prakso pridobila vpogled v izzive, s katerimi se starši soočajo pri razporejanju delovnih in družinskih obveznosti. V teoretičnem delu so predstavljene teme, kot so definicija družine, starševstvo ter vloga materinstva in očetovstva v sodobni družbi. Raziskovala sem, kako se starši v velikih družinah spopadajo z izzivi usklajevanja poklicnega in družinskega življenja ter kakšne strategije in podporne sisteme uporabljajo za uspešno uravnoteženje teh dveh pomembnih področij. Opravila sem kvalitativno raziskavo, pri kateri sem uporabila delno strukturirane intervjuje. Podatke sem zbrala s pomočjo šestih intervjujev s starši iz velikih družin. Intervjuje sem analizirala kvalitativno, kar mi je omogočilo poglobljen vpogled v izkušnje in izzive staršev. Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da intervjuvani starši iz velikih družin opravljajo zahtevne poklice, ki pogosto zahtevajo več kot 40 ur tedenskega dela, kar otežuje usklajevanje z družinskimi obveznostmi. Družinsko življenje je pri njih zelo dinamično in polno izzivov, pri čemer starši cenijo skupne trenutke z družino, vendar se pogosto počutijo utrujeni in obremenjeni. K usklajevanju poklicnega in družinskega življenja spadajo ključne strategije, kot so delitev nalog med partnerjema, načrtovanje in vključevanje otrok v gospodinjska opravila. Starši si želijo več prilagodljivosti pri delovnem času in več razumevanja s strani delodajalcev ter družinskih članov. Izzivi pri usklajevanju vključujejo nepričakovane situacije, kot so bolezni otrok, kar dodatno otežuje razporejanje obveznosti. Podpora socialne mreže, vključno s pomočjo sorodnikov, je ključna za uspešno usklajevanje. Diplomska naloga prinaša pomembne vpoglede v kompleksnost uravnoteženja poklicnega in družinskega življenja v velikih družinah ter ponuja priporočila za izboljšanje podpore staršem na tem področju. Na podlagi ugotovitev te raziskave lahko socialni delavci razvijejo programe, ki staršem pomagajo pri organizaciji časa, upravljanju stresa in iskanju virov podpore. Ena izmed ključnih strategij, ki jih lahko socialni delavci uporabijo, je pomoč staršem pri vzpostavljanju in krepitvi socialne mreže, ki vključuje partnerje, širšo družino in skupnostne vire.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: velike družine, poklicno življenje, družinsko življenje, izzivi, strategije, podpora
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: FSD - Faculty of Social Work
• Year: 2024
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-161015
• Publication date in RUL: 06.09.2024

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Reconciling Work and Family Life for Parents in Large Families

Abstract

This thesis explores the work-life balance of parents in large families. The research was inspired by my own personal experience as I come from a large family and, during my studies and practice, I gained insights into the challenges that parents face in balancing work and family commitments. The theoretical part of the thesis covers topics such as the definition of the family, parenthood, and the role of motherhood and fatherhood in modern society. I explored how parents in large families cope with the challenges of balancing work and family life, and what strategies and support systems they use to successfully balance these two important areas. I conducted qualitative research using semi-structured interviews. I collected data through six interviews with parents from large families. The interviews were analysed qualitatively, which allowed me to gain a deeper insight into the experiences and challenges of these parents. The results of the research showed that the parents from large families interviewed work in demanding occupations that often require more than 40 hours of work per week, which makes it difficult to balance with family commitments. Family life is very dynamic and challenging, and parents value the moments they share with their families, but often feel tired and stressed. Strategies such as sharing tasks between partners, planning, and working together are key to reconciling work and family life. Parents want more flexibility in working hours and more understanding from employers and family members. Challenges to reconciliation include unexpected situations such as children's illnesses, which make balancing commitments even more difficult. The support of a social network, including the help of relatives, is crucial for successful reconciliation. The thesis provides important insights into the complexities of work-life balance in large families and offers recommendations for improving support to parents in this area. Based on the findings of this research, social workers can develop programmes to help parents organise their time, manage stress and find sources of support. One of the key strategies that social workers can use is to help parents build and strengthen a social network that includes partners, extended family and community resources.

• Keywords: large families, work life, family life, challenges, strategies, support